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Crackers vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crackers and tempeh

  • Crackers have more vitamin B1, folate, iron, and selenium; however, tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Tempeh covers your daily need for copper, 51% more than crackers.
  • Tempeh has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of crackers is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Tempeh.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Tempeh
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Contains more IronIron +49.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +249.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +438.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.8%
~equal in Calcium ~111mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~266mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Tempeh
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +144.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +702.4%
Contains more OtherOther +53.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1799.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers Tempeh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Tempeh DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 4.3g 59%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Copper 0.104mg 0.56mg 51%
Manganese 0.491mg 1.3mg 35%
Sodium 726mg 9mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.078mg 28%
Protein 6.64g 20.29g 27%
Fats 26.43g 10.8g 24%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 61.3g 7.64g 18%
Iron 4.03mg 2.7mg 17%
Folate 92µg 24µg 17%
Calories 510kcal 192kcal 16%
Magnesium 18mg 81mg 15%
Saturated fat 5.562g 2.539g 14%
Selenium 6.7µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.215mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.64mg 11%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Potassium 118mg 412mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.358mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 3.205g 8%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.14mg 6%
Phosphorus 248mg 266mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.278mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Calcium 120mg 111mg 1%
Net carbs 59g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.466mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers Tempeh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Crackers
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.